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Phormium Rainbow Chief

Phormium Rainbow Chief

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Rainbow Chief Flax

Phormium Rainbow Chief is a variety of Flax that produces long, sword-like leaves that are brown-dark green with a rose-pink margin. This variety typically grows to 1.3 m tall and the same wide with a tidy and compact habit. Phormium Rainbow Chief is a versatile plant that makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings, borders, and coastal gardens. It is often planted around water features, pools, and barbecue areas.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Flaxes
Height:	1.30 m
Spread:	1.30 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Rainbow Chief Flax

Phormium Rainbow Chief Details

Phormium Rainbow Chief is a variety of Flax that produces long, sword-like leaves that are brown-dark green with a rose-pink margin. Tall stems rise above the foliage to bear orange or yellow flowers in summer which are great for attracting birds. This variety typically grows to 1.3 m tall and the same wide with a tidy and compact habit. It performs best and produces the most intense leaf colourings when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It will tolerate frost, coastal conditions, wind, poor soils, and cool climates. Phormium Rainbow Chief is a versatile plant that makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings, borders, and coastal gardens. It is often planted around water features, pools, and barbecue areas. It is also well suited for mass planting on a bank and in these situations provides an impressive display.